Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

On the point of order, Mr President, can I indicate that I am perfectly comfortable with the course of action suggested by Senator Ferguson. It has always been followed in the past. If the President has any concerns with anything I said—which I take to be in order—I would of course, as I always do, accept the ruling by the President. Senator Ferguson’s suggestion is perfectly reasonable. My intention, I thought, was expressed appropriately. But, if that is not the case, Mr President, you will obviously come back to the chamber. So, rather than delay the chamber by trying to debate the issue, can I say that I think Senator Ferguson’s suggestion is a perfectly reasonable procedure for us to follow.